No tricks here! Bats are vital to healthy ecosystems. 🦇🌙 Often misunderstood as spooky creatures of the night, bats are actually fang-tastic allies. Each one devours thousands of insects every night, keeping nature in balance. At Forillon National Park, seven bat species call the park home, most of them listed as species at risk. And they’re not alone - from coast to coast, bat populations are facing steep declines due to habitat loss and white-nose syndrome. Across the country and beyond, Par

Did you know that some bats can glow in the dark? 🦇 Every October, #bats become icons of mystery and folklore. They're silhouettes on the darkening sky, darting through the chill air. But this year, science has added a new layer of intrigue: some bats glow under #ultraviolet light! Researchers from the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources said this month that 6 North American bat species emit a green #fluorescence when exposed to UV rays. It’s the 1st documen

This Bat Month, join Bat Conservation International for a fascinating webinar with Dr. Gerald Carter, one of the world’s leading experts on vampire bats. In The Social Lives of Vampire Bats, Dr. Carter will share surprising insights into the cooperative friendships, communication, and social bonds of these often-misunderstood animals. Far from the fearful myths that surround them, vampire bats offer a remarkable window into the evolution of social behavior. This free event is part of BCI’s Bat M